Monsoon Mayhem Highlights: Water level of Yamuna River decreases in DelhiAssam IMD has issued orange alerts for Kokrajhar, Chirang, and Bongaigaon. While floods in Assam have affected more than 58,000 people, northern India has also been battered by the monsoons this time around. Although rains have slowed down in parts of Punjab and Haryana, flooding is still an issue. Yamuna's water level has now reached the 208.46 metres, which is an all-time high. See you tomorrow, with more updates, analysis, opinion @deccanherald.com.
Water level of Yamuna River decreases in Delhi. Water reached 208.63 meters
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With Yamuna levels rising to a record high, several key areas in Delhi including the Secretariat housing the chief minister's office were flooded on Thursday, impairing normal life and traffic movement, as authorities scrambled to lead rescueand relief efforts.
DMA meeting held today over the situation in Delhi due to rise in water level of river Yamuna
Private companies across Delhi have been advised to work from home
Shops and other commercial entites near Kashmere Gate have been asked to remain closed till Sunday
Around 300 mail/express, 406 passenger trains cancelled from July 7-15
Source: PTI
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Flood water enters Sushruta Trauma Centre at Metcalf Road in Delhi. 40 patients admitted here, including three on ventilators, are being shifted to LNJP hospital: MD Dr Suresh Kumar to ANI
Non-essential govt offices, schools and colleges to remain closed till Sunday across Delhi as per Delhi Disaster Management Authority
Himachal Pradesh's Kullu has been devasted by the floods, check out the video right here:
Heavy goods vehicles have been restricted from entering Delhi in view of the flood situation, exception made for vehicles carrying essential goods
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced that metro trains crossing 4 Yamuna bridges are doing so with restricted speed of 30 kmph as precautionary measure due to rising water level
Delhi CM Kejriwal is at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant
Kejriwal warns of drinking water woes as Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla water treatment plants have to be closed due to floods.
The Delhi CM has also said that as soon as the water level recedes, these water treatment plants will be up and running. In a tweet, he has also appealed for help from all individuals involved in public service. The Delhi CM has said, "I appeal to all volunteers, councillors, MLAs and all other people to visit relief camps and provide all possible support."
All Delhi schools in areas affected by overflowing Yamuna to remain closed today, Kejriwal announces
Assam IMD has issued orange alerts for Kokrajhar, Chirang, and Bongaigaon
Heavy rain laerts have also been issued for many parts of the northeastern state today.
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